Our 8 night / 9 day adventure together will offer a taste of the diversity of landscape and culture, food and history of this small country (the size of New Jersey!). Accompanied by hand-picked local guides who are “in-the-know” you’ll visit the lush landscapes of the upper Galil, the beautiful Ein Gedi (the mysterious desert oasis) and you’ll float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea. We’ll visit the worshipped, ancient city of Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, Israel’s second largest city nestled on the beautiful Mediterranean sea.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS:

Northern Israel– Safed, The Galilee and Tiberius The first three days are dedicated to Northern Israel. Upon our arrival, after we settle in we will begin in the ancient city of Safed where it is said that Noah’s sons (from the ark) originally settled. The city is pregnant with folklore and legend, including that of Amuka, a sacred valley where worshippers visit graves of holy sages. We will hike in Agamon Hahula– home to the largest bird migration in the world and visit the lush, green banks of the Banias river. We’ll visit On our second Hammat Gader for the luscious hot springs and we’ll experience the wonder of the Mosaic Beit Alpha Synagogue and fill our bellies with a delicious hummus lunch before driving up to Mount Gilboa for a fascinating biblical tour.

Jerusalem  (Yerushalayim in Hebrew and Al-Quds in Arabic, meaning the Holy city) is located  in between The Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and considered sacred to the three major Monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.We will explore the Jewish, Muslim and Christian quarters of the City of David (now referred to as the “old city” which is covered with ancient buildings and tunnels built as far back as 4th Millennium BCE! We will visit the Western Wall’s underground tunnels and the Holy Temple Mount itself. Jerusalem is also home to a world famous marketplace: Suk Mahane Yehuda, which we will visit to satisfy our hungry bellies after exploring.

Massada, The Dead Sea and Ein Gedi – Massada, an ancient fortress with a dark history overlooking the wondrous Dead Sea is located in the Judean Desert and is one of Israel’s most popular destinations. After our hike up the plateau we will treat ourselves to a much deserved lunch and swim in the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is unique – the water is so heavily concentrated with salt and minerals that it feels oily to the touch and provides the mud beneath it healing properties unavailable anywhere else in the world. No matter how much you try, you literally can’t sink. You may see locals reading newspapers and sipping coffee while floating in the water.
Ein Gedi, the Israeli desert oasis is an absolutely stunning nature preserve. We will visit botanical gardens and possibly take a melliw night hike at Havarei Vadi, a beautiful moonlit marlstone (limestone and mudstone) trail.

Negev to Khan Be’erotayim  – A uniquely special desert experience, we’ll spend an afternoon and overnight at Khan Be’rotayim Beduin style! You’ll be taken back in time where a grove of giant tamarisk trees meet two ancient water used by hunters and gatherers some 55,000 years ago.  In the shade of the ancient acacia tree, is a desert Khan built of mud, palm palms, mats and recycled materials. The natural ingredients, the colors and the variety of shapes / textures and the quiet around – soothe a magical feeling and a completely detached atmosphere.  The Khan blends harmoniously with its natural environment, with no entertainment elements to disturb the quiet that allows its visitors to connect to surrounding spaces. The Khan offers hospitality in shares communal spaces, sleeping and eating. We’ll have an incredible shared meal, a group camel ride and a moonlit desert hike. The vastness and desert night sky are something to cherish.  We’ll sleep like babies after this sweet day.

Tel-Aviv On our way to Tel-Aviv we’ll stop for a hike and swim in Nahal David, a stream in the Ein Gedi oasis. Yoga in the desert? Yes! There is so much to do and see in this gorgeous country, but we had to give you at least one day in Tel-Aviv (Dana’s hometown!) Spend the day relaxing at the beach or explore the shopping and fabulous food. Perhaps we’ll grab a falafel at Hakosem or have lunch at the Miznon where they scream your name with gusto at the counter. Tel Aviv is home to many museums, cafes and bars.

Our accommodations for the week are all surrounded by gorgeous natural landscapes and views of breathtaking cities, giving us the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and ground with a scenic yoga and meditation practice before breakfast. If you decide to sleep in on any given day and skip yoga, you’ll have the schedule and can always meet us during or after breakfast.

More than 80 airlines operate flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport (known simply as Tel Aviv or TLV). Five airlines operate as many as ten flights a day nonstop from North America to Tel Aviv (Air Canada, Delta, EL AL Israel Airlines, United, US Airways).  Unless you decide to arrive early on your own, we will arrange airport pick ups on Friday to transport you to our hotel for our first night in Tel Aviv.  We anticipate various arrival times so our first group gathering will be at the hotel for dinner.  If most participants arrive early, Dana may offer a little walking tour during the day.

On Saturday morning, we will begin our adventure driving North.  Our lodging for the week will be in hotels and guest houses (more detail under “accommodations”) and we’ll have group transportation and private guides in tourist AC mini-bus transport. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and all is planned beautifully for us with private guides to the best sights and private AC minibus transportation.  Breakfasts, and 6 dinners are included. We’ll have one free dinner night in Jerusalem and a few light lunches on the go that you should budget a few dollars for.

Each day will be filled with amazing sights, history, culture, food and inspiration! Nature Tours, Bental Mountain, Hammat Hagader hot springs, Harod Valley, Mount Gilboa, the Jordan Valley Road to Jerusalem, the underground Western Wall tunnels, Ein Gedi and floating in the Dead Sea are just SOME of the highlights.

What to pack:

• Yoga Mat
• Hiking/walking shoes
• Comfortable loose clothing (It can be hot even in March!)
• Layering clothing for chillier evenings (It may get a little chilly up north and at night in the desert)
• A couple of nicer outfits for evenings out
• Bathing suit
• Sunscreen
• Yoga clothes
• Adapters for electronics

For more helpful FAQ’s about traveling to Israel, please CLICK HERE.

Dana considers travel a necessary tool for opening her mind and heart. The process of purposely placing oneself in a strange environment surrounded by different sounds, cultures, languages and foods creates more flexibility in the mind than any yoga asana ever could. Through experiencing others in their environments, we learn to better understand ourselves. Travel can truly be a journey to the self through others, a beautifully human way to connect. [Read more about Dana]

We have 1 room still available as single or double occupancy
plus one female in need of a roommate and one male in need of a roommate

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
$3895 per person*

SINGLE OCCUPANCY:
$4495 per person*

*our one special night in the desert at Khan Be’erotayim will offer communally shared accommodations and facilities*

You only need to place a deposit to receive the easy registration discount.  We will contact you when you place your deposit to confirm and set up an easy payment plan for your balance.

• Airfare to Tel Aviv
• 1 dinner and a light lunches
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities you might like to offer drivers and guides
• Personal expenses

If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through February 15, 2019, unless other arrangements are made.

In the unlikely case of cancellation by One Yoga Global due to insufficient enrollment or logistical problems (acts of God, war, strikes, etc.) that may impede trip operations, please refer to the policies outlined in the more detailed application and liability waiver provided upon reservation.  Participants will be required to sign the application and  liability waiver to participate on this trip.

We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like TRAVEL GUARD offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical.  Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. AIG Travel Guard and Trawick International are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.

We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.